Cat Number: CHE79209

Methyl Acetate (MEAC)

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CAS Number

79-20-9

Synonyms

Methyl ethanoate
Tereton
Acetic acid, methyl ester

Description

Methyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (57 ℃) colourless, flammable liquid, it is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a fragrance and an EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor. It is an acetate ester, a methyl ester and a volatile organic compound.

Molecular Weight

74.079

Molecular Formula

C3H6O2

EINECS

201-185-2

SMILES

CC(=O)OC

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point

56.9 ℃ (134.4 °F; 330.0 K)